BRINGING AN IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION TO THE HOOD Free Economics and Financial Literacy Education for Inner-City Youth

Podcast episodes, presentations, and curated resources—built by a Yale Ph.D. economist, designed for the community, and free for everyone.

What You’ll Find Here

Learning tools built for real understanding

Every resource on Black Econ is created to be practical, approachable, and easy to use—whether students are learning independently or educators are teaching in the classroom.

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Podcast Episodes

Short, engaging discussions that explain real-world economics in simple, relatable language.

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Downloadable Presentations

Slide decks aligned with each episode, ideal for classrooms, study groups, and community learning.

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Curated Resources

Student-friendly articles organized by topic to encourage deeper exploration and discussion.

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Know About the Organization

Black Econ is a free educational platform making economics and financial literacy accessible to underserved youth. Founded by a former White House Economist and former Dartmouth professor, it delivers podcasts, presentations, and curated resources that simplify complex ideas. The platform supports students ages 12–17, along with teachers and families guiding their learning journey.

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Black Econ welcomes questions from students, educators, and families. Submitted questions help shape future podcast discussions and learning topics.

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